GAS ENGINEER (SKILLED)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool allowance (£444.24 p.a.)

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a qualified Gas Engineer for the Responsive Repair Unit, Housing & Communities. The role covers servicing, safety inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs to domestic gas appliances within council properties, with annual gas safety checks and prompt response to breakdowns.

You will maintain records and work to Gas Safe standards. Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 2 (Heating & Plumbing) or City & Guilds craft certificate and an in-date ACS Gas Qualification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (Heating & Plumbing) or City & Guilds basic craft certificate or equivalent in approved trade.
• In-date ACS Gas Qualification including CCN1, CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1, MET1.
• Full and valid driving licence is essential.
• Welsh language applications welcomed and treated equally.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, safety inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs to domestic gas appliances and heating systems within Council properties.
• Undertake annual gas safety checks and respond to breakdowns.
• Complete maintenance works in accordance with current legislation and Gas Safe requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of all works completed.

Skills

Gas safety inspections

Gas appliance servicing

Fault diagnosis

Record keeping

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Heating & Plumbing)

City & Guilds basic craft certificate

Tools

CCN1

CENWAT

CKR1

HTR1

MET1

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Gas Engineer within the Responsive Repair Unit, Housing & Communities.

Cardiff Council’s Responsive Repairs Unit delivers essential maintenance and compliance works across the Council’s domestic housing stock, ensuring properties remain safe, compliant and well maintained.

About the job

We are seeking a qualified Gas Engineer to carry out servicing, safety inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs to domestic gas appliances and heating systems within Council properties.

You will undertake annual gas safety checks, respond to breakdowns and complete maintenance works in accordance with current legislation, Gas Safe requirements and Council procedures. The role involves working in tenants’ homes and maintaining accurate records of all works completed.

What We Are Looking For From You

An NVQ Level 2 (Heating & Pluming) or/ City & Guilds basic craft certificate or equivalent in an approved trade is essential for this post, plus an in-date ACS Gas Qualification including:

• CCN1
• CENWAT
• CKR1
• HTR1
• MET1

Although not an essential requirement, Renewable Energy training or experience (e.g. heat pumps or low-carbon heating systems) would be an advantage.

Additional information

A full and valid driving licence is an essential requirement for this role.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

This post attracts a Tool Allowance of £444.24 per annum.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Job Category Construction / Building Maintenance

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent